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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.72, 53,003.04 and 9,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.72, 53,003.04 and 9,040.24 is: 13,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.72 : 53,003.04 = 9,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.72/53,003.04 = 9,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.72x = 53,003.04 × 9,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.72x = 479,160,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,160,202.33/35,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.22

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